Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

January 20, 2008

If you’re old enough to have heard it, you won’t ever forget the deep, authoritative voice of Walter Cronkite, anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” during the 1960s and 1970s. Because of his journalistic integrity, Cronkite was described as the most trusted man in America. He would end his broadcasts with the phrase “and that’s the way it is.” And for America, there was no question that this was the truth.

John the Baptist was like a news anchor of his time. This herald announced the coming of Jesus. After Jesus’ baptism, John continued to announce him, declaring him to be the Son of God.

If Walter Cronkite had been around in those days, he could most rightly have underscored John’s declaration by saying, “And that’s the way it is!”

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observed—January 21, 2008

· Because Sacred Heart School didn’t begin classes until September this year, the school will be in Session on Monday, January 21.

· The Parish Office will be closed.

· The 8:15 Monday morning Mass will be replaced by a Communion Service. There also will be a Communion Service at 8:15 on Friday morning. (See Mass Intentions for Mass times.)

· Sacred Heart Church will not have Eucharistic Adoration at Sacred Heart on Monday, January 21. St. Thomas will have Adoration in the evening 6:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.

Lenten Faith-Sharing Groups

Lent is quickly approaching. There are only two more Sundays remaining before Ash Wednesday. Next week you will have the opportunity to join a small faith-sharing group for Lent. Sign up will be in the vestibule. Please prayerfully consider sharing your faith with others as we journey through Lent.

Adult Confirmation Opportunity

We ask all non-Confirmed practicing Catholic adults of our parish who wish to receive the sacrament, to contact the Parish Office as soon as possible. Appropriate adult catechism classes will be scheduled within the next several weeks and will prepare the candidates to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Rodi on Thursday, May 15. Please call Jean Beckett (601-583-9404) for more information or to register.

...For Our Sick

Tom & Helen Applewhite
John & Joseph Clark
Jack Doherty
Cari Estess
Jim French
Leo French
Robert Glover
James Graf & Family
Irene Hosemann
Roland Landry
Sherry McQueen
Margaret O’Connell
Frank Macias
Rev. John McGrath
Mike Mercier
James Powers
William Sanford
Ada Smith Tom Walker
Donna Ward
Jason Weathers
Susan Winters

…For the Homebound

For those who are lonely, those who feel forgotten, those in nursing homes and the hospitalized

...For Our Brave Military

For those who are serving in a foreign lands, those who have been injured, those with mental anguish, those who have given their lives, and for their families here at home

Grateful for God’s Gifts
January 12-13, 2008: $10,478.06

Mass Intentions

Mon., 1/21		Communion Service — 8:15
Tues., 1/22	+ +	Ola Mae Quigley & Mr. Ludwig Geis -8:15 am
Wed., 1/23	+	Tommy Browning Jr.— 8:15 am
Thurs., 1/24	+	Louis Sckiets — 8:15 am
Fri., 1/25		Communion Service— 8:15 am
Sat., 1/26		Sacred Heart Parishioners —4:00
Sun., 1/27	+	Claydia Bouer— 8:00 am
Sun., 1/27	+	Sarah & Monk Landrum —1 0:30 am
Sun., 1/27	+ +	Atanasia Rosas de Hernandez & Josefina Vargas — 1:30 pm
Sun., 1/27	+	Antonio Martinez Mendez — 5:00 pm

Coffee on the Grounds

Join us for food and fellowship after the 8:00 and 10:30 morning Masses this Sun. The Knights of Columbus will be serving coffee and donut holes This year some energetic volunteers have offered to host “Coffee on the Grounds” after the 5:00 pm Mass. If you, or your group, would like to become involved, call Mary Claire at 601-582-2614.

4Ever 39

Do you like to dine out at reasonable prices? Do you enjoy meeting others and discussing current issues and topics? If you are “39+”, join us at 206 Front St. on Thurs., Jan. 31, at 6:30 pm for our first 4Ever 39 event of the new year. Cost is $20 for a three course meal, including tax and tip. Our speaker is Dr. Andrew Wiest, USM Professor of History, on the topic “Iraq and Viet Nam, Comparison and Contrast.” Reservations are required, no later than Mon., Jan. 28. Call Gil or Pam at 601-296-0663 or email at achter2@comcast.net

Married Couples
Looking for a Valentine Day Gift?

How about a special weekend just for the two of you? A Marriage Encounter weekend will renew your romance & strengthen your marriage & family! The next Weekend is Feb. 29-March 2 at the Holiday Inn, Slidell, LA. Registration is limited. For more information or to register call 1-888-469-3735.

Cry Room: The speakers in the Church “Nurturing Nest” are being repaired and do not have sound at the present time. It will probably be a couple of weeks before the sound system is functional.

Last Call! Orientation for the
Sacrament of Matrimony

...will be held for all couples marrying during 2008, on Sat., Jan. 26, from 9:00-12:00 noon in the Parish Life Center. To make your reservation, call Pam Achter at 601-296-0663. This is mandatory for couples marrying at Sacred Heart.

Catholics Returning Home

Do you have friends or relatives who are no longer practicing Catholics? We would like to extend a personal invitation to welcome them back to our Catholic faith. The “Catholics Returning Home” program will consist of 4 Thurs. sessions beginning, Feb. 21. If you know of someone who might be interested in attending this program, please call Claudette at the Parish Office with their name and address or email parishsecretary2@aol.com

Need Help?

If you or someone you know is elderly, handicapped, or otherwise unable to work in the yard or around the house, call Ryan Meyers at 601-434-1049. The Youth Ministry program hosts a “Long Weekend” service retreat 4 times a year and the young people would love to lend their time and energy to serving you and the parish community.

First Reconciliation

Please keep our second grade youth in your prayers as they prepare to receive the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation for the first time on Sat., Jan. 26. May they be open to God’s mercy and know the wonders of His forgiveness.

Adult Choir practice will resume Thurs., Jan. 24, at 6:30 pm in the music room.

Sr. CYO: will meet Jan. 23 at the dock. Contact ryan@shyouthministry.com for more information.

Junior CYO will meet Jan. 23, 6:30-7:30 at St. Thomas to play the game“ I never...”

Fr. Ken and the community of Sacred Heart wish to extend their deepest sympathy to Bobbie French on the death of her brother, Colin Moore Hyde, Jr. May he rest in Eternal Glory and his loved ones receive God’s consolation and peace.

January 26-27	Saturday, 4:00 pm	Sunday, 8:00 am	Sunday, 10:30 am	Sunday, 5:00 pm

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion	Orazio Ciccarelli Pauline Holmes Margaret Kilpatrick	Kay Bucciantini Michael Bucciantini Helen Cartwright Kim Hyde Kristi Hyde Allen Rouyer Marilee Rouyer	Jean Beckett Jennifer Doleac Ellen Doleac Sally Hughes Claudette Landrum Lynn Landrum Jana Pace	Lilian Calderon Marcia Meyers Terry Nause

Lector Commentator	Shari Plumlee Donnelle Conklin	Glenn White David Cartwright	David Beckett Ronnie Doleac	Jim Gladden Hattie Phalen

Hospitality/Ushers	Phet Gaudet	Joshua Hyde	Mark Doleac	Larry Bellipanni
	Bridgett Oleson	Al Rouyer	Gary Pace	Leigh Agnew
	Chris Oleson	Andy Mercier	Harry Hooks	Timothy Phalen
		Casey Mercier	Dud Hughes

Altar Servers	Veronica Palensky Fiona Palensky Matt Gladden	Joshua Hyde Niki Johnsey William Johnsey Addison Shoemake	Paul Moreno Jon Moreno Monica Moreno	Jacob Billingsley Noah Billingsley Haley Hughes

Liturgical Ministers